Overcoming Fear: My Journey to Hitting Publish

I did it.. I really did! I actually grew up and decided it was time to do it! It was time to stop worrying about what people think and just hit that “Oh so scary” button. It amazes me how one little two syllable word can cause so much fear in so many otherwise confidentContinue reading “Overcoming Fear: My Journey to Hitting Publish”

Where does the time go?

I sit here in awe at the fact that 2021 is gone. It was a trying year here in BC! First off, The pandemic kicked the snot out of so many folks with forced separation from loved ones, muted holidays, so many small businesses shuttering their doors forever and the general drain on our collectiveContinue reading “Where does the time go?”

Getting chilly in the mountains

Riding season means different things depending on where on this planet you live. In most of Canada, snow (or just the cold that generally precedes it) usually marks the end of motorcycling for the year. There are some brave souls out there that ride even in the snowiest of conditions. At this point in myContinue reading “Getting chilly in the mountains”

Micro Adventure

I’m usually the kind of motorcyclist that enjoys “The Long Ride”. That has different a meaning for many people but for me, it simply means I like to get out there and ride, and ride, and ride. A few years back I did a 5 day tour of multiple states…. I rode about 5000 kilometersContinue reading “Micro Adventure”

Off Road at Last!!

I’ve read stories of people travelling the world on their motorcycles. I’ve always been impressed by the places they visit and the people they meet. I would love to one day travel and explore other parts of the world but for now, I want to explore my own country starting right here at home inContinue reading “Off Road at Last!!”

Into the world of Adventure Motorcycles

A few years back I sold my motorcycle to pursue other interests in life. Shortly thereafter my better half and I decided to move across this great nation of ours to the province of Ontario. There I got deep into the restoration of a classic Ford Bronco. After less than two years we had toContinue reading “Into the world of Adventure Motorcycles”

What does Adventure mean to you?

That’s the question isn’t it? What IS adventure? The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines it a couple of ways. 1) “an undertaking usually involving danger and unknown risks” and 2) “an exciting or remarkable experience”. I’ve listened to podcasts and audio books, I’ve read books and even asked the odd person face to face and learned oneContinue reading “What does Adventure mean to you?”